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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 502.42 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 502.42 and 188.65 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 502.42 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/502.42 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 502.42 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 94,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,781.53/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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